Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date 7 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder works very well with parents. She shares information with them about the progress their children make and provides activities ideas for parents to try at home. Parents are very complimentary about the care the childminder provides. n Children have excellent opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they participate in mini sports days where they use a range of different apparatus, including hoops and balls. Children learn to run, jump, hop and balance. n Children are confident learners. They learn how to use new tools and resources independently. For example, children develop good hand-eye coordination when learning to use scissors. n The childminder provides robust settling-in procedures. She gathers information from parents when children first start at the setting, including children's likes and dislikes. The childminder uses this information to plan activities based on children's interests.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n build even further on children's opportunities to learn how to manage their own feelings and behaviour n refine professional development opportunities and extend further the already good practice and skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of local safeguarding procedures and how to promote the safe use of mobile phones and cameras within her setting. The childminder has established effective working relationships with other early years providers where children attend. She shares information regarding children's learning and development needs. This helps to provide a continued approach to children's learning. The childminder reviews children's overall progress. This helps her to tailor activities to emerging gaps in children's learning. The childminder gathers information from parents and children and uses their views to help her to identify any weaknesses in practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are continually engaged in their play. The well-qualified childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their hand-eye coordination. Children use large tweezers and pick up various plastic objects. They match objects to the correct coloured mats. Children learn to solve their own problems and find out what things they can do. They use pretend toolboxes and fit pieces together. The childminder completes observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information to identify what children need to learn next. Children use role-play equipment and create their own imaginary scenarios. They sweep the floor using toy dustpans and brushes and then pretend to make cups of tea. This demonstrates good creative skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with excellent opportunities to learn about where food comes from, and they participate in exciting activities, including planting seeds. They develop a good understanding of the different types of food that are good for us. Children learn about what living things need to help them grow, including water and sunshine. This helps to promote children's understanding of the natural world. Children participate in a range of art and craft activities and learn about how others celebrate festivals around the world. Children are confident and eager to learn. The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about good hygiene practices, including learning how to brush their teeth. Children manage their self-care skills well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They develop good literacy skills. Children use dough and cutters. They make marks and talk to the childminder about what they are making. Children demonstrate good communication skills. They talk regularly as they play. Children are equipped with the key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405503 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10065093 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 7 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Forest Hall, North Tyneside. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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